• 2025-07-10 09:00:31

Vietnam is experiencing a significant rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD). This article highlights the alarming rate at which heart diseases are affecting the population and its substantial impact on the Vietnamese health. The growing burden of CVD is also creating a significant market for cardiac medical instruments to prevent, detect and treat CVD in Vietnam.

• 2025-07-14 01:44:36

The NMPA issued the Catalog of Medical Devices Exempt from Clinical Evaluation (2025), which took effect on May 12, 2025.

• 2025-07-10 09:45:06

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is enforcing the implementation of the new JIS standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) (JIS T 0601-1-2:2023) as of February 25, 2026.

• 2025-07-10 10:12:51

Malaysia Medical Device Authority (MDA) has announced that the re-registration function will be made available in the upgraded MeDC@St 2.0+ system exactly one year before the expiration date of the registration certificate. The implementation helps establishment in better planning and managing device re-registration and change notification in advance.

• 2025-07-10 10:02:10

The Malaysia Medical Device Authority (MDA) has published the latest edition of Harmonised Borderline Products in ASEAN which provides an updated classifications list for products that may fall under medical device regulations across ASEAN member states. This update helps establishments to determine their products classification (medical device or non-medical device).

• 2025-07-10 09:14:07

The Health Science Agency (HSA) are pleased to announce the launch of SHARE (Singapore Health Product Access and Regulatory E-System). This new system will replace the existing MEDICS system for medical device product registrations and license submissions.
SHARE was first time introduced to the stakeholders during an Industry Briefing on May 21, 2025. During the session, HSA highlighted key changes implemented for medical devices on SHARE, demonstrated the user interface and key features, and outlined the timeline for the full transition from MEDICS to SHARE, effective July 14, 2025.

• 2025-06-03 07:01:37

On April 24, 2025, Qualtech hosted a webinar focused on navigating the regulatory landscape for medical devices in India. The session was presented by Mr. Anil Chaudhari, Founder and CEO of Operon Strategist, and Ms. Lakshmi Ranjith, Manager of Regulatory Affairs of Operon Strategist. Together, they provided a detailed overview of India’s regulatory system, including the roles of CDSCO and state licensing authorities, the classification of medical devices by risk level, the registration process, and best practices for compliance. The following summary highlights the key insights and essential regulatory requirements, offering valuable guidance for medical device companies seeking to enter or expand in the India market.

• 2025-05-29 10:06:54

On April 28, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued the Guidelines for Quality Management of Online Sales of Medical Devices, which will come into effect on October 1, 2025.

• 2025-05-29 09:42:50

Malaysia Medical Device Authority (MDA) authority issues the new guidance documents of Importation of Medical Device for Re-export (IRE), MDA/GD/0069 in March 2025. This guidance document outlines the procedure for importing medical devices into Malaysia for re-export purposes. It is particularly beneficial for importers and manufacturers by providing clear regulatory steps, approval requirements, and compliance guidelines to facilitate smooth procedure.

• 2025-05-06 08:38:10

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